A Maine couple grew their own wedding flowers in a 30-by-50-foot backyard garden after estimating florist costs could reach $5,000
- PC: Instagram (mariahreading)Mariah Reading and David Mainero decided to grow their own wedding flowers after learning that a single bridal bouquet would cost $400.
- The couple planted a 30-by-50-foot garden in Reading’s parents’ backyard in Hampden, Maine, in May 2026, hoping to avoid spending thousands of dollars on flowers for their September wedding.
- According to The PEOPLE, the garden had five long rows of blooms, including dahlias and amaranth, which they planned to use for bouquets, boutonnieres, and other arrangements.
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- PC: Instagram (mariahreading)Mariah Reading and David Mainero decided to grow their own wedding flowers after learning that a single bridal bouquet would cost $400.
- The couple planted a 30-by-50-foot garden in Reading’s parents’ backyard in Hampden, Maine, in May 2026, hoping to avoid spending thousands of dollars on flowers for their September wedding.
- According to The PEOPLE, the garden had five long rows of blooms, including dahlias and amaranth, which they planned to use for bouquets, boutonnieres, and other arrangements.
Sources: Times of India